getting closer...

The massive garage sale is quickly approaching. And my garage is beginning to look more and more like a giant thrift store. I have to keep reminding my OCD self, that I am having a garage sale... NOT opening a boutique. Lance keeps making fun of me for trying to arrange the garage like a window display.

But good news... I just uncovered another huge plastic bin of clothes and SHOES. So if you are a size 8-9 shoe... this is your lucky day. I do have to admit though, I have pulled 2 pairs back out and put them back in my closet. It's funny... this whole garage sale thing has almost been like a free shopping spree for myself. I keep finding things that I forgot I packed away, so opening boxes that are marked "yard sale" has been such a fun surprise. But don't worry... I have left plenty for the rest of you...

See everyone tomorrow... bright and early!

thankful thursday

This Thursday (all 30 minutes that are left of it) I am thankful for:

1) My TOMS. They finally came. I ordered them over 3 weeks ago, and I finally got them this week. So worth the wait though. I absolutely love them. And the company's "one for one" movement really is quite compelling. I plan on really breaking them in this weekend.

2) Having Lance home. The king size bed feels pretty big and lonely when I'm all by myself. And while, yes, I enjoyed finding my little love notes scattered around the house... I would much rather have the real thing at home.

3) Lindt Lindor Truffles. Specifically the dark chocolate ones. Yum. I've never really been a huge chocolate fan. I mean, don't get me wrong... I like chocolate, and I pretty much love anything sweet... but I've never really had a chocolate that I crave. That is, until I met Mr. Lindor Truffle.

welcome back honeymooners...

Jenn & Ty- I hope you two lovebirds had a fabulous time in Brazil! I am hoping to have your CD mailed to you sometime next week... but in the meantime, here's another sneak peek :)

massive garage sale... 4 more days

That's right, only 4 more days until the most massive, insanely huge, ridiculously ginormous GARAGE SALE takes place. I have been feverishly organizing and pricing all sorts of interesting treasures. Currently, my garage is a conglomeration of stuff we downsized from our old house and a some things from my mother-in-law's. THERE IS A LOT OF STUFF.

In addition to what I posted last week, here are a few more items you can expect to find:

-headboard/footboard for full size bed

-curtains (shower and window)

-accessories galore... jewelry, headbands, sunglasses

-ridiculous amount of kitchen items

-office supplies

And we are still planning on opening the garage door Friday evening around 6ish for friends & family. Start getting excited.

little love notes...

Lance has been out of town the past few days, enjoying some time out west with the boys. But while he was gone, I kept finding these little love notes scattered around the house. He is always so good at letting me know he's thinking about me... even when he's hundreds and hundreds of miles away.

I found this one when I was getting ready for bed.





Then this little guy when I was feeding the cats in the morning.





And this one in the fridge by the trusty Vanilla Coke Zeros.






Then, just when I thought I had discovered all my little love notes, I found one more in the silverware drawer. I love my husband... and all the thoughtful little things he does for me. So sweet, that guy.

"here's looking at you, kid"

I watched Casablanca last night. And I must say, I was very impressed. It's true... movies can still be great in black & white. It took me a few minutes to figure out the setting and really understand why everyone was in Casablanca to begin with. But once Humphrey Bogart showed up on the big screen, it all came together. After that, it wasn't hard to get lost in the love story unfolding before me. Great movie. I give it 5 stars :)

me... right now.

A friend of mine posted this little "get to know me" segment on her blog yesterday. I thought I would play copy-cat...

RIGHT NOW...
I Am- ready for adventure.
I Have- too many shoes.
I Wish- I were at the beach.
I Want- to grow in my relationship with God.
I Fear- the unknown. I am working on this.
I Hear- the hum of my dryer hard at work on today's laundry.
I Search- for good photo opportunities.
I Wonder- what kind of mother I will be.
I Regret- that I didn't start blogging sooner.
I Love- my husband. He is my best friend.
I Always- drink tomato juice on airplane flights.
I Usually- go to bed too late.
I Am Not- very good at directions.
I Sing- in the car. Like a rock star. I am always good in the car.
I Never- cook. Well, hardly ever.
I Cry- when I'm overwhelmed.
I Am Not Always- perfect. And I am okay with this.
I Need- a nap... or a Dr. Pepper.

I would love to see what some of you are up to "right now."

thankful thursday

This Thursday I am thankful for:

1) Spring weather. Finally. I absolutely love this time of year, minus the pollen of course. I could spend a lifetime enjoying 75 degree weather... sunshine and cool breezes. I love having my windows open at the house... I love enjoying my lunch breaks on the patio at Chipotle... I love reading a book while swinging on the front porch... I love the signs of new life that sprout in every corner. I heart spring.

2) My cousin Melissa. This Sunday is my cousin Melissa's birthday. We are only 3 weeks apart and literally grew up together. We have gotten even closer over the past few years, and I truly cherish our friendship. Happy birthday Melissa! I love you!

3) Movie weekend. This weekend I plan on curling up on the couch and watching some classics. I have both Casablanca and Breakfast at Tiffany's on my 30 by 30 list... and I have both movies sitting by the DVD player ready to go. Looking forward to a classic weekend.

why don't all grown-ups have spring break???

I have a theory. I have decided that all working adults should have one week off for Spring Break. Brilliant, right? I mean, really... wouldn't we all be SO much more productive after a week at the beach?

Oh, the things I would do on my Grown-Up Spring Break...

- I would definitely stick my toes in the sand somewhere, preferably with an umbrella drink in hand.
- I would actually finish one of the many books I am currently reading.

- I would start a new project while watching hours and hours of HGTV.

- I would do some flea market shopping.

- I would sleep in until 10 am every morning.

Spring Break should be a law. Or at least on my company's calendar of standard annual holidays. I should write a letter.

big brother hudson

Didn't want to leave this little guy out. He was a ham for the camera... and it didn't hurt that his mom was bribing him with gummi bears between shots... (gummi bears usually work for me too).